Perkins keeps starting place in England squad
Former Coopers pupil George Perkins helped England under-20s beat Ireland (pic: Adam Nurkiewicz/The RFU Collection) - Credit: The RFU Collection via Getty Ima
Former Coopers Coburn pupil George Perkins starts for England in their under-20 Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Former Coopers Coburn student George Perkins has been named in the England under-20s side to face Ireland in the under-20 Six Nations tonight (Friday).
Head Coach Jon Callard has made six changes from the side that beat Italy 61-0, where Perkins scored the first try of the game.
The Saracens Academy winger was also a part of the starting squad for the England’s opening match of the tournament against Wales, which ended in a 21-15 defeat for the Red Roses.
Ireland currently sit top of the Under 20 Six Nations table, with two wins from two, and Callard is aware of the task in hand.
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He said: “Playing Ireland in Ireland will be a huge test – it’s one of the biggest in rugby. And from what we’ve seen they are a very good, physical side with lots of pace. But we’re excited by that, we’ve got pace in our side and on the 4G pitch it should make for a great spectacle.
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